Fragrance comparison

Romantic Spark vs Simply Enchanting

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

Romantic Spark

Impulse

3.9541 votes

Rank #23,202 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Simply Enchanting

Revlon

4.0013 votes

Rank #42,119 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Romantic Spark
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Simply Enchanting
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Romantic Spark2/4

Simply Enchanting2/4

Ratings & consensus: Romantic Spark
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Simply Enchanting
Sillage & projection: Simply Enchanting
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romantic Spark

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Romantic SparkImpulse

Simply EnchantingRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 24%Had 55%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerRomantic SparkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

38%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySimply Enchanting

SillageSimply Enchanting

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery91%

woody83%

citrus74%

musky65%

floral56%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both powdery, woody and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VioletWoodsy NotesGrapefruitMuskJasmineVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotTangerinePineappleGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillePatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Grapefruit, Musk and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Spring50

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,202

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRomantic SparkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Romantic Spark is a soft violet musk body spray with a fresh grapefruit lift and a light vanilla finish. It smells powdery, airy and easy to wear, with the violet staying central without turning overly heavy. It suits shoppers who want a feminine floral with a gentle, nostalgic feel rather than a loud perfume. The tra…

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Simply Enchanting by Revlon presents a powdery floral woody musk profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes like grapefruit and tangerine, before settling into a heart of rose, violet, and jasmine. The base features warm vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a versatile scent suitable fo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Romantic Spark or Simply Enchanting?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Romantic Spark is rated 3.95/5 from 41 votes; Simply Enchanting is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Romantic Spark for a violet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Simply Enchanting for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romantic Spark or Simply Enchanting?

Simply Enchanting lasts longest (Simply Enchanting 55/100, Romantic Spark 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romantic Spark or Simply Enchanting?

Simply Enchanting projects furthest (Simply Enchanting 68/100, Romantic Spark 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romantic Spark and Simply Enchanting smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Grapefruit, Musk and Jasmine.

Is Romantic Spark or Simply Enchanting better for summer or winter?

Romantic Spark suits daytime wear; Simply Enchanting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romantic Spark and Simply Enchanting?

Romantic Spark features Violet, Woodsy Notes, Grapefruit, Musk and Jasmine. Simply Enchanting has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Pineapple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.